Kl Monorail – Q & A

What you think about KLMonorail services in Malaysia? Good/Bad? Why?

1. Is too long time to waiting.
2. Too small the rail.
3. Without provided fulling security
4. Too expensive ticket.

KL Local Boy answers:

Since the train has driver ,i been having several bad incident in the train,few times the driver brake suddenly,and everyone in the train was shock ,some falling and hitting each other

the time to wait its not that long,its just normal,while the ticket i agree is a bit xpensive,for example from hang tuah to imbi is RM1.40,yeah sure i can walk to bukit bintang from hang tuah,but for the sake of a girl who walk alone at nite,its just no meaning to safe RM1.40 compare to ur safety

David asks…

where can i study Korean around KL ??

is there any language institution around kl area that has easy trnasportation (LRT, bus, monorail, etc) ??
as i do not drive. no car, no license. lols.

KL Local Boy answers:

Two hotels not too far from each other in Bukit Bintang – 1) Agora Hotel 2) Fortuna Hotel …..

which is better? I have found out that
i) the price is the same roughly
ii) both are 2 star hotels

but which is cleaner and safer? also, which is nearer to the Bukit Bintang Monorail station? because I am planning to lug my luggage from KL central to Bukit Bintang, so every centimeter counts.

I’ve seen their websites. I’ve consulted reviews and tripadvisor…but I still can’t make up my mind. I will be bring my relatives, and so would like to have a comfortable and clean env. without overspending.

thanks alot guys.
thanks veritas, I am still waiting for feedback from anyone who can help me decide. I don’t know why its such a dilemma, but I will be bringing my little cousins, and so I would like a relatively safe place also….

could you guys star me please, so that mb your contacts can help. thnx.

KL Local Boy answers:

Agora is located at Jalan Bukit Bintang opposite the BB Plaza Mall which is as central as you can get. Possibly a little noisy.
Fortuna Hotel is 200m away right around the corner and on top of the famous Sahara Tent arab restaurant. It used to be really pleasant there but these days you have to walk past a string of funky massage hawkers and pimps just to get there from the malls.

Distance to monorail stop – both are about the same, really.

I can’t tell you which is cleaner because I have never been inside anyone of them.

Helen asks…

Live in KL?

Our family plan to move to KL, I have few question to ask:

1. is there any suggestion for best appartment / condo to stay in KL, l’d like to rent, my concern will be, the place preferebly:
– close to Jl. Perak
– close to monorail access
– close to supermarket
– good environment for expat
– not that far from hospital.
– close to pre-school or child care.
– Lux facility and interior.
2. How much it cost to rent per month (2 rooms appt)?
3. and where u recomend to buy nice used car in KL?
4. Any recomended website for renting appartment or house?

Thanks and looking forward for your answer.

KL Local Boy answers:

1 & 2:There is a lot of traffic around Jalan Perak, so living, getting in and out of that place is going to be very difficult. Since this place in right in the middle of KL’s business district, it would be wise for you to live in the suburbs–slightly far away, but its worth if you look at it from a long term perspective.

Ampang Hilir area — Many condos and apartments
to choose from. Many of my expat friends live here.
Rent will be from 850-1200ringgit. Public transport
is far, you’ll have to drive a lot. Many schools around
and there is a hospital nearby.

10-15 minutes away from the business district.

South of KL:

Bangsar/Damansara

This area is a little far away from the Business District,
a little more relaxed, and quiet if you compare to the
previous two places I’ve mentioned.

A expats heaven.

A lot of condos, apartments nearby…Rent can start from 850 to 1800 ringgit…depending on the size of the unit. More choices here. There is one transit station at Jalan Bangsar and another at Mid Valley.

About 15-20mins away from the business district.
3. Don’t need to look for places, just get to the nearest 7-eleven store, grab a copy of the Motor Trader, and in there are the thumbnails of a lot of used cars for sale. Or you can access their website (same thing) at www.motortrader.com.my